Granulated Block Propellant Device for Firearms

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a granulated block propellant device for firearms that is comprised of a generally rectangular body that has a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface, in addition to a set and a second set of generally parallel side surfaces. In differing embodiments, the body may be in the form of an axial slab body, a radial disc body, or a concentric-wrapped body. The body is further comprised of at least one perforation that can be arranged in a plurality of configurations. The body may also be comprised of at least one partial cut on a surface of the body that does not have the plurality of configurations. In one embodiment, the device can be placed in the casing of a projectile and used as a propellant. Multiple devices may also be stacked atop one another within a projectile casing.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/230,380 which was filed on Aug. 6, 2021 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of firearm propellants. More specifically, the present invention relates to a granulated block propellant device for firearms that is comprised of a generally rectangular body that has a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface, in addition to a first of generally parallel side surfaces, and a front surface and a rear surface. The body is further comprised of at least one perforation that can be arranged in a plurality of configurations. The body may also be comprised of at least one partial cut on a surface of the body that does not have the plurality of configurations. In one embodiment, the device can be placed in the casing of a projectile and used as a propellant. Further, the device may also have a plurality of stacked radial discs that enclose the body. Multiple devices or bodies may also be stacked atop one another within a projectile casing. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

A projectile such as a bullet is typically fired from the chamber of a gun, firearm or other piece of artillery using one of two methods. The first of said methods, typically used in large, military artillery-style firearms involving placing a projectile into the firearm and then adding a propellant into the chamber of the firearm. The second method involves attaching a casing to the projectile, wherein the casing has a primer which can be used to ignite the propellant within the casing. The propellant then burns and produces pressure which allows the projectile to travel down the barrel of the firearm and then exit the firearm. The burning rate of the propellant is typically a function of pressure, such that as pressure continues to build until the speed of the projectile is such that the gas produces by the propellant does not fill the volume opened up by the motion of the projectile. Therefore, pressure begins to drop. The projectile experiences this continuous pressure drop until it exits the gun at a specific velocity, which is commonly referred to as muzzle velocity.

Propellant granulations are typically engineered to achieve maximum velocity wherein the granulation is designed such that the burning of the propellant achieves the maximum amount of muzzle velocity. To accomplish this, the granulation design ensures all propellant is burned before the projectile has left the barrel of the firearm. Propellant granulations come in a number of different, perforated shapes that each have a unique maximum loading density (e.g. how much propellant can be placed into the casing and fired safely). However, propellant granulations are typically constrained by the volume of the propellant. To overcome this limitation, propellants in the form of axial slabs, radial disks and concentric wraps (which have higher loading densities than granular grain propellants) may be used. However, said propellants cannot achieve a higher velocity due to maximum pressure constraints, which could ultimately cause “extra” propellant to remain unburned and exit out of the barrel of the firearm. This is undesirable, as this propellant is then effectively wasted and is not used to increase the muzzle velocity of the projectile.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a propellant that is more geometrically-progressive than existing propellant shapes and forms known in the art. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a granulated block propellant device for firearms that allows extra propellant to be used in the same volume-constrained space of a projectile casing. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a granulated block propellant device for firearms that allows extra propellant to be fully utilized (e.g. burned) in the same volume-constrained space of a projectile case that achieves a higher muzzle velocity for the projectile without requiring the volume of the projectile casing (e.g. the casing commonly used with existing propellants) to be increased. Further, there also exists a long-felt need in the art for a granulated block propellant device for firearms that can be used to achieve the same muzzle velocity for a projectile as existing propellants, at a lower pressure than existing propellants. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a granulated block propellant device for firearms that can be used to achieve a greater muzzle velocity for a projectile as existing propellants, at the same pressure as said existing propellants.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a granulated block propellant device for firearms. The device is comprised of a generally rectangular body that has a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface, in addition to a set of generally parallel side surfaces and a front surface and a rear surface. The body is further comprised of at least one perforation that can be arranged in a plurality of configurations. The body may also be comprised of at least one partial cut on a surface of the body that does not have the plurality of configurations. In one embodiment, the device can be placed in the casing of the projectile and used as a propellant. Further, the device may also have a plurality of stacked radial discs that enclose the body. Multiple devices may also be stacked atop one another within a projectile casing.

In this manner, the granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides an improved granulated block propellant device for firearms. The device can be used as a propellant within a casing for a projectile, wherein the device allows a projectile to achieve existing muzzle velocity (that can be achieved by existing propellants) at a pressure lower than existing propellants and while occupying the same volume as existing propellants within a casing. Further, the device can be used as a propellant within a casing for a projectile, wherein the device allows a projectile to a greater muzzle velocity than existing muzzle velocity (that can be achieved by existing propellants) at the same pressure as existing propellants and while occupying the same volume as existing propellants within a casing. As a result, the granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention provides a propellant that is more geometrically-progressive and efficient than existing propellants known in the art.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a granulated block propellant device for firearms. In one embodiment, the device is comprised of a generally rectangular body in the form/shape of an axial slab that has a flat top surface and a generally parallel flat bottom surface, as well as a pair of generally parallel side surfaces in addition to a front surface and a rear surface. In various embodiments of the device, the device can be manufactured from a common material used for propellants such as, but not limited to, nitrocellulose and/or nitrocellulose with nitroglycerin. Further, in differing embodiments the device can be used as a propellant in a casing of ammunitions for small firearms (of smaller calibers) such as, but not limited to, rifles, pistols, shotguns, etc. in addition to larger firearms (of larger calibers such as, but not limited to: 25 mm, 120 mm, 155 mm) such as, but not limited to, artillery guns, anti-aircraft guns, etc.

In the embodiment of the device wherein the body is in the form of a rectangular axial slab, the body has at least one perforation (but preferably a plurality of perforations) preferably located on at least the front surface and rear surface, which are extruded in a manner parallel to the top surface and bottom surface such that the perforations run continuously through the body from the front surface to the rear surface. The body may further have at least one (but preferably two) partial cuts at the halfway point of the body on a surface perpendicular to the surface that contains the perforations (wherein said surface may be the at least one side surface, top surface, and/or bottom surface). The cut serves to vent the perforations such that the device does not explode. In an embodiment with two partial cuts, the cuts are preferably offset from one another. In any embodiment, the diameter, depth, spacing, arrangement and number of perforations may vary based on the ballistic requirements and related performance criteria of the device. Likewise, the dimensions of the body may also vary in the same manner based on the same requirements and performance criteria.

In another embodiment, the device body is in the form of a radial disc body that is punched from a perforated axial slab body as described above. The disc body has a flat top surface and a generally parallel flat bottom surface, and a continuous opening that runs through both the top surface and bottom surface. The side surface of the disc body is further comprised of at least one perforation that runs completely through the disc and is parallel to the top surface and bottom surface of the body. In one embodiment, multiple devices with radial disc bodies can then be stacked/arranged together in a sequential fashion within an interior cavity of a casing of a projectile such that the top surface of one disc body contacts the bottom surface of another disc body.

In a third embodiment, the body is in the form of at least one concentric wrap that is punched from a perforated axial slab body as described above, wherein the body preferably has multiple layers of numerous concentric-wrapped bodies that are wrapped around one another in a series of layers which form a generally circular and layered shape with a central continuous opening. The front surface and rear surface of each concentric-wrapped body is further comprised of at least one perforation that runs completely through the concentric-wrapped body and is parallel to the top surface and bottom surface of the body. Furthermore, in any embodiment, any surface of the body may be covered in a chemical -deterrent coating that decreases the burning rate of the device such that more of the device can burn up before exiting the firearm and therefore velocity is increased. The coating is further preferably comprised of a slow burning outer layer and a fast-burning inner layer. The device can further be placed within an interior cavity of a casing in the location wherein a traditional propellant known in the art would be located.

Accordingly, the granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved granulated block propellant device for firearms. The device can be used as a propellant within a casing for a projectile, wherein the device allows a projectile to achieve existing muzzle velocity (that can be achieved by existing propellants) at a pressure lower than existing propellants and while occupying the same volume as existing propellants within a casing. Further, the device can be used as a propellant within a casing for a projectile, wherein the device allows a projectile to a greater muzzle velocity than existing. In this manner, the granulated block propellant device for firearms overcomes the limitations of existing propellants known in the art by providing a propellant that is more geometrically-progressive and efficient than existing propellants known in the art.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 1B illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4C illustrates a partially cross-sectional view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention within a casing in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5A illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5B illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5C illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 6 illustrates a partially cross-sectional view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention within a casing in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 7 illustrates a partially cross-sectional view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention within a casing in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 8 illustrates a partially cross-sectional view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention within a casing in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

FIG. 9 illustrates a flow chart of one potential embodiment of a method of manufacturing a granulated block propellant device for firearms of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a propellant that is more geometrically-progressive than existing propellant shapes and forms known in the art and that allows extra propellant to be used in the same volume-constrained space of a projectile casing. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a granulated block propellant device for firearms that allows extra propellant to be fully utilized (e.g. burned) in the same volume-constrained space of a projectile case that achieves a higher muzzle velocity for the projectile without requiring the volume of the projectile casing (e.g. the casing commonly used with existing propellants) to be increased. Further, there also exists a long-felt need in the art for a granulated block propellant device for firearms that can be used to achieve the same muzzle velocity for a projectile as existing propellants, at a lower pressure than existing propellants. Additionally, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a granulated block propellant device for firearms that can be used to achieve a greater muzzle velocity for a projectile as existing propellants, at the same pressure as said existing propellants.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a granulated block propellant device for firearms comprised of a generally rectangular body that has a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface, in addition to a set of generally parallel side surfaces and a front surface and rear surface. The body is further comprised of at least one perforation that can be arranged in a plurality of configurations. The body may also be comprised of at least one partial cut on a surface of the body that does not have the plurality of configurations. In one embodiment, the device can be placed in the casing of projectile and used as a propellant. Further, the device may also have a plurality of stacked radial discs that enclose the body. Multiple devices may also be stacked atop one another within a projectile casing.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In one embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of a generally rectangular body 110 in the form/shape of an axial slab. The slab body 110 has a flat top surface 120 and a generally parallel flat bottom surface 130, a set of generally parallel side surfaces 140, as well as a front surface 112 and a rear surface 114. In various embodiments of the device 100, the device 100 can be manufactured from a common material used for propellants such as, but not limited to, nitrocellulose, nitrocellulose with nitroglycerin, JA2, nosol363, or any other extrudable propellant material known in the art. It should also be noted that in differing embodiments the device 100 can be used as a propellant in a casing of ammunitions for small firearms (of smaller calibers) such as, but not limited to, rifles, pistols, shotguns, etc. in addition to larger firearms (of larger calibers such as, but not limited to, 25 mm, 120 mm, 155 mm) such as, but not limited to, artillery guns, anti-aircraft guns, etc.

As will be discussed more fully below, the shape of the body 110 may differ in various embodiments of the device 100. However, it is appreciated that the device 100 can be created using a method of manufacture 600, as seen in FIG. 9 . First, the propellant material that will be used to make the body 110 is softened via a heating process or by being solvated [Block 602]. Then, the body 110 material is pushed through a die that extrudes the body 110 material into a thin rectangular or square sheet [Block 604]. Simultaneously or thereafter, a plurality of pins contact the sheet and form the plurality of perforations 150 (as explained more fully below) [Block 606]. As a result, a perforated sheet of body 110 material is created. It should be noted that in any embodiment of the device 100 with any body 110 shape, the body 110 may be made of a plurality of layers of body material that are pressed together via a plurality of different propellant streams that are pressed into the die and are layered such that the perforated body 110 sheet may be layered in between at least two non-layered body 110 sheets [Block 607]. Then, to form an axial slab body 110 (as explained more fully below) the sheet can be cut perpendicular to the perforations 150 into axial slabs [Block 608]. To make a radial disc-shaped body 110 (as explained more fully below) the sheet can be cut such that a plurality of radial disc-shaped bodies 110 are punched from the sheet [Block 610]. To make a concentric-wrapped body 110, the sheet can be rolled into a circular shape and then cut perpendicular to the perforations [Block 612]. Additionally, a plurality of concentric-wrapped bodies 110 of differing lengths may be placed inside one another after being punched from the sheet (as seen in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5C) [Block 614]. In a final step, any embodiment of the body 110 may be impregnated or coated with a chemical deterrent [Block 616]. This step may involve soaking the body 110 in a solution in which a chemical deterrent has been dissolved in such that the deterrent seeps into the body 110 (but not the layer of the body 110 with the perforations 150).

In an embodiment of the device with an axial slab body 110, the body 110 has at least one perforation 150 (but preferably a plurality of perforations 150) preferably located on at least the front surface 112 and rear surface 114 (but in one embodiment, may be located on both side surfaces 140 alternatively or in addition to the front surface 112 and rear surface 114) and are extruded in a manner parallel to top surface 120 and bottom surface 130 such that the perforations 150 run continuously through the body 110 from the front surface 112 to the rear surface 114, as best seen in FIG. 1B. As also seen in FIG. 1A, the body 110 may further have at least one (but preferably two) partial cut(s) 170. The cut 170 is preferably on a surface 112, 114, 120, 130, 140 that is perpendicular to another surface 112, 114, 120, 130, 140 that contains the perforations 150 such that the cut 170 perpendicular bisects the perforations 150 through the body 110 (best seen in FIG. 1B). The cut 170 then serves to vent the perforations 150 such that the device 100 does not explode when the propellant is ignited. In an embodiment with two partial cuts 170, the cuts 170 are preferably offset from one another. Further, in an embodiment with two cuts 170, both cuts 170 may be on the same surface 120, 130, 140 of the body 110 or on opposite surfaces 112, 114, 120, 130, 140 (ex. a first cut 170 on the top surface 120 and a first cut 170 on the bottom surface 130).

As shown in FIG. 1A, the cut 170 may be located on the top surface 120 and travel down some distance of each side surface 140 (but preferably half the distance of the height, length, and/or width of the side surface 140) and through the body 110 until the cut 170 intersects each perforation 150 in a perpendicular manner. As also shown in FIG. 1A, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 . The perforations 150 can be oriented in a number of configurations on the front 112 and rear surfaces 114 (or in one embodiment, the side surfaces 140). Said configurations can include a singular row (seen in FIG. 1A), at least two rows (seen in FIG. 2 ), and at least 3 offsetting rows (as seen in FIG. 3 ). The perforations 150 serve to increase the surface area of the body 110 as the device 100 burns. It should further be appreciated that in any embodiment, the diameter, depth, spacing, arrangement and number of perforations 150 may vary based on the ballistic requirements and related performance criteria of the device 100. Likewise, the dimensions of the body 110 may also vary in the same manner based on the same requirements and performance criteria. Further, any perforation 150 arrangement described in reference to any embodiment of the device 100 below can be applied to any and all various embodiments of the device 100.

FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In another embodiment, the device body 110 is in the form of a radial disc body 110 that is punched from a perforated axial slab body 110 as described above. The disc body 110 has a flat top surface 174 and a generally parallel flat bottom surface 176, and a continuous opening 172 that runs through both the top surface 174 and bottom surface 176, as also seen in FIG. 4B. The side surface 178 of the disc body 110 is further comprised of at least one perforation 150 (but preferably a plurality of perforations 150) that runs completely through the disc body 110 (as shown in FIG. 4B) and is parallel to the top surface 174 and bottom surface 176 of the body 110. The perforations 150 serve to increase the surface area of the body 110 as the device 100 burns. As seen in FIG. 4C, multiple devices 100 with radial disc bodies 110 can then be stacked/arranged together in a sequential fashion within an interior cavity 202 of a casing 200 of a projectile such that the top surface 174 of one disc body 110 contacts the bottom surface 176 of another disc body 110. In addition, the radial disc body 110 may have at least one partial cut 170 in the manner described supra.

FIG. 5A illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In a third embodiment, the body 110 is in the form of at least one concentric wrap that is punched from a perforated axial slab body 110 as described above. In one embodiment, only one concentric-wrapped body 110 is used in the device 100, wherein said body 110 has a generally circular shape with a central continuous opening 310. However, in a differing embodiment, a plurality of concentric-wrapped bodies 110 are wrapped around one another in a series of layers 300 which form a generally circular and layered shape with a central continuous opening 310. The front surface 302 and rear surface 304 of each concentric-wrapped body 110 in either embodiment is further comprised of at least one perforation 150 that runs completely through the concentric-wrapped body 110 and is parallel to the top surface 306 and bottom surface 308 of the body 110, as seen in FIG. 5B. The perforations 150 serve to increase the surface area of the body 110 as the device 100 burns. In addition, the concentric-wrapped body 110 may have at least one partial cut 170 in the manner described supra. The partial cut 170 can further be observed in FIG. 5C. As also seen in FIG. 5C, one embodiment of the device 100 with a concentric-wrapped body 110 may have a concentric cut 500 that allows the body 110 to be formed into the circular, concentric shape. In addition, each layer 300 of the body 110 may have a parallel space 502 that runs between one another such that each layer 300 does not contact one another.

In any embodiment, any surface 112, 114, 120, 130, 140 of the body 110 may be covered in a chemical-deterrent coating 400 (seen in FIG. 5A) that decreases the burning rate of the device 100. To this effect, more of the device 100 can burn up before exiting the firearm and therefore velocity is increased. The coating 400 is further preferably comprised of a slow-burning outer layer 402 and a fast-burning inner layer 404. However, in other embodiments the deterrent may be any other deterrent coating known in the art that can be applied to any or all surfaces 112, 114, 120, 130, 140 of the body 110 in a layered and/or deterred or a non-layered and/or non-deterred fashion.

As seen in FIG. 6 , FIG. 7 . and FIG. 8 the device 100 can be placed within an interior cavity 202 of a casing 200 in the location wherein a traditional propellant known in the art would be typically located. As noted above, in one embodiment the body 110 is in the form of a radial disc body 110 that can then be placed within the casing 200, as seen in FIG. 4C. In a differing embodiment, a plurality of devices 100, each with an axial slab body 110, can be placed in a stacked fashion within the casing 200, as seen in FIG. 6 . In a further embodiment, only one device 100 may be placed within the casing 200 (as seen in FIG. 7 ), and wherein the body 110 of said device 100 may be an axial slab body 110 or a concentric-wrapped body 110. As seen in FIG. 8 , the device 100 with a body 110 in the form of a concentric-wrapped body 110 can be placed within the interior cavity 202. It should be noted that in differing embodiments the device 100 may be positioned, placed, or orientated in any manner within the interior cavity 202 of a casing 200 to produce the desired ballistic results, wherein the perforations 150 may face any wall or portion of the cavity 202. In addition, one embodiment of the device 100 may have a system of multiple devices 100 that are placed in a stacked fashion atop one another within an interior cavity 202, wherein each of the multiple devices 100 have an axial-slab body 110, a radial disc body 110, and/or a concentric-wrapped body 110.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “granulated block propellant device for firearms” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the granulated block propellant device for firearms 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A granulated block propellant device system for a firearm, the granulated block propellant device system comprising: a first body and a second body each comprised of: a flat top surface; a flat bottom surface that is substantially parallel to the flat top surface; a pair of generally parallel side surfaces; a front surface; a rear surface; and at least one perforation located on each of the front surface and the rear surface, wherein the first body is stacked on top of the second body within an interior cavity of a casing.
 2. The granulated block propellant device for a firearm of claim 1, wherein each of the first body and the second body is comprised of at least one of a nitrocellulose and nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.
 3. The granulated block propellant device for a firearm of claim 1 further comprising at least one additional body.
 4. The granulated block propellant device for a firearm of claim 1, wherein each of the first body and the second body is further comprised of a layered and/or deterred chemical coating that decreases a burning rate of the granulated block propellant device.
 5. The granulated block propellant device for a firearm of claim 1, wherein each of the first body and the second body is further comprised of a partial cut.
 6. A granulated block propellant device for placement in a firearm casing, the granulated block propellant device comprising: a radial disc body further comprised of: a top surface; a bottom surface; a side surface; a continuous opening; and at least one perforation located on the side surface.
 7. The granulated block propellant device of claim 6, wherein the radial disc body is manufactured from at least one of a nitrocellulose and nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.
 8. The granulated block propellant device of claim 7, wherein the radial disc body is further comprised of a layered and/or deterred chemical coating that decreases a burning rate of the granulated block propellant device.
 9. The granulated block propellant device of claim 8, wherein the chemical coating is comprised of an outer layer and an inner layer, and further wherein the outer layer burns slower than the inner layer.
 10. The granulated block propellant device of claim 9, wherein the radial disc body is further comprised of a partial cut.
 11. The granulated block propellant device of claim 6, wherein the at least one perforation is oriented in a singular row.
 12. The granulated block propellant device of claim 6, wherein the at least one perforation is oriented in at least two rows.
 13. A granulated block propellant device for placement in a firearm casing, the granulated block propellant device comprising: a concentric-wrapped body further comprised of: a front surface comprised of at least one perforation; a rear surface comprised of at least one perforation.
 14. The granulated block propellant device of claim 13, wherein the concentric-wrapped body is manufactured from at least one of a nitrocellulose and nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.
 15. The granulated block propellant device of claim 7, wherein the radial disc body is further comprised of a layered and/or deterred chemical coating that decreases a burning rate of the granulated block propellant device.
 16. The granulated block propellant device of claim 14, wherein the concentric-wrapped body is comprised of a plurality of layers.
 17. The granulated block propellant device of claim 15, wherein the plurality of layers form a generally circular shape further comprised of a continuous opening.
 18. The granulated block propellant device of claim 13, wherein the concentric-wrapped body is further comprised of a partial cut.
 19. The granulated block propellant device of claim 18, wherein the plurality of perforations are aligned in a single row.
 20. The granulated block propellant device of claim 18, wherein the plurality of perforations are oriented in at least two rows. 